{{ _BRAND }} VS. THUMBTACK
Thumbtack charges contractors $3–$75 per lead introduction, whether you win the job or not. {{ _brand }} charges $0 to receive leads, and only $50 after a job is confirmed done.
The Thumbtack math doesn't add up
If you spend $50 in Thumbtack credits on 5 leads and win 1 job, you paid $50 to lose 4 times. With {{ _brand }}: you receive all 5 leads free. You pay $50 once, on the job you actually win.
3 slots. Never 15.
Your win rate stays at 33%.
| Feature | Thumbtack | {{ _brand }} |
|---|---|---|
| Lead cost | $3–$75 per introduction upfront | ✓ Free to receive |
| Pay if you lose | ✗ Yes, credits consumed regardless | ✓ No upfront cost ever |
| Providers per job | 5–10 contractors compete | ✓ Max 3, yours stays at 33% |
| Contact privacy | Customer info shown immediately | ✓ Ghost messaging, no exposure |
| Win rate (avg) | ~10–20% | ✓ ~33% |
| Lead quality | Algorithm-varied | ✓ AI-verified intent score (0–100) |
| CRM integration | None | ✓ Auto-syncs to CRM on claim |
1 in 10 vs. 1 in 3
Thumbtack regularly notifies 5–10 contractors per lead. Your statistical win rate hovers around 10–20%. {{ _brand }} hard-caps at 3 providers, your win rate is structurally 33%.
You absorb all the risk
Thumbtack's credit system means you pay whether you win or lose. If 4 leads ghost you this month, that's $100–$200 gone with no recourse. {{ _brand }} inverts the model: zero risk until you win.
Privacy that builds trust
On Thumbtack, your contact info goes to the customer the moment you pay to reply. On {{ _brand }}, both parties communicate through a private hub, no numbers or emails exchanged until you both choose to.
WHAT YOUR LEADS LOOK LIKE ON BUZZLEADS
CUSTOMER'S ORIGINAL TEXT
"my ac stopped working yesterday its been real hot and i dont know whats wrong we have 3 kids and a dog"
AI CONTRACTOR BRIEF, HAIKU
"AC unit failure in residential home with 3 occupants. Unit stopped working approximately 24 hours ago. Urgency: high (heat, children present). No specific symptoms reported, full diagnostic needed."
CONTRACTOR PLANS
| Plan | Free | Solo $49/mo | Team $149/mo | Network $499/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receive leads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Per-claim fee | $50/job | 5 credits | 15 credits | Unlimited |
| Match priority | Wave 2+ | Wave 1 | Always Wave 1 | Always Wave 1 |
| Trust badge | None | Verified ✓ | Trusted Pro ⭐ | Elite Pro 💎 |
No. Free-plan contractors pay $50 only after a job is confirmed done. If you receive a lead, view the job brief, and don't win the contract, you pay nothing. That's the core difference from Thumbtack.
Yes, most contractors run both during the first 30 days. We don't require exclusivity. The goal is for you to compare results side by side and shift budget toward what works.
Spatial matching (your zip code + radius), your trade category, your trust score, and your plan tier (paid plans go into Wave 1). The system rotates fairly, no contractor monopolizes every lead.
If all 3 Wave 1 contractors decline or don't respond within the claim window, the system automatically sends the lead to the next matched wave, so the customer always gets covered.
It's a platform success fee, you pay $50 when a lead turns into a job. Pro plan subscribers have monthly claim credits that replace the fee entirely, making each additional claim free.